Hacking Luma3DS Updater Thread

Alexander1970 · Mar 1, 2020

@KunoichiZ "updates the Updater".

https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate

This Update fixes the error in
https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate/issues/49

https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate/issues/50

https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate/issues/51

and closes #49
This Update should now allow you to download Luma3DS and any future releases of Luma Updater.

tosti · Mar 1, 2020

Sorry for my ignorance, but to update the updater, what should I do? Do I download this lumaupdater.cia, put it on the SD card, install it with FBI, and then run it from the Home Screen?

The Catboy · Mar 1, 2020

Neat! I was hoping this would get an update because I actually wanted to use this again!

suphaninjap221 · Mar 14, 2020

I downloaded the zip, what do I do?

lone_wolf323 · Mar 14, 2020

suphaninjap221 said:
I downloaded the zip, what do I do?

extract it with winrar or 7zip? its fairly easy.

FanNintendo · Mar 14, 2020

where does the lumaupdater.cig go in what folder or in the root of sd/?

Never mind I'm good and all set got it figured thank you @alexander1970

savvy74 · Mar 25, 2020

looking for a step by step on how to update the updater. i got this stuff 2nd hand and im trying to figure it out. Some programming experience but I've never messed with this stuff. @alexander1970

tosti · Mar 25, 2020

savvy74 said:
looking for a step by step on how to update the updater. i got this stuff 2nd hand and im trying to figure it out. Some programming experience but I've never messed with this stuff. @alexander1970

Just recently, Deadliner posted these steps and order in which to update:

Update LumaUpdater to 2.5
Update Luma3DS to 10.0.1 (If you are on Luma3DS 9,0, you are already using B9S)
Update Homebrew Launcher to 2.1
Update GodMode9 to 1.9.1
Update to the latest 3DS firmware via the normal method

In the 3DS Hack Guide you can find links to the GitHubs or other repositories for the newest files. You might have to click through some pages to get there--they're usually linked atop the page they would have been needed on when installing CFW.

Additionally, TurdPooCharger recently posted about updating as well, Maybe check those threads out as well.

savvy74 · Mar 25, 2020

okay, going to try to not be a total dummy, im a little lost with all the massize posts. but ive double checked it all and I have all of that updated except from the luma updater 2.5. i downloaded the zip folder and extracted it. im just unsure what files need to go where if that makes sense

sorry if im annoying and also thanks in advance for the help

tosti · Mar 25, 2020

savvy74 said:
okay, going to try to not be a total dummy, im a little lost with all the massize posts. but ive double checked it all and I have all of that updated except from the luma updater 2.5. i downloaded the zip folder and extracted it. im just unsure what files need to go where if that makes sense

Just a few weeks ago I started diving into this. More than likely I am about as lost as you are. However, I still remember struggling with the basics.If I am writing something incorrect, I am sure someone will correct me.

When going online, check if under System Settings > Internet Settings > SpotPass > Sending of Information has been disabled. Additionally, check if in the orange Friend List icon on the Home screen under Notification Settings the option to Show Friends What I Am Playing has been disabled.

If your 3DS already has custom firmware (CFW), you can check this page to update boot9strap (which is the thing the entire CFW runs on, if I understand correctly).

With CFW your 3DS most likely also has a Luma icon on the Home screen. It's the green/blue, cute alien standing on a green leaf Open that app, and you will see what version of Lume Updater is installed on your system. If that version is the same as the latest release of LumaUpdater, you're good on that front.

EDIT: If LumaUpdater has a new version, it will say so when starting Luma, I believe. Sorry, that was your question. When you have the latest LumaUpdater, you can close and restart--or maybe first reboot the 3DS?--and then open Luma again. With the latest LumaUpdater, it will now check if Luma itself is on the latest version.

If those boot9strap and Luma are up to date, you should be able to then go into System Settings and see on the top screen that you have a CFW version (starts with "sys" whereas official firmware would read "ver"). With B9S and Luma ready, in System Settings > Other Settings you can click to the right until you find System Update. An up-to-date B9S and Luma will work together to install the newest version of CFW.

Hopefully that makes sense, and I have not made any mistakes there. The experts will let me know if I have.

savvy74 · Mar 25, 2020

gotcha i think im starting to understand, the issue is when trying to update im getting a download error which version 2.5 is supposed to fix but i have to install it manually. although after reading some of these articles i think i've discovered a few issues. when i turn my ds on i have all the icons but when i click into some of the folders it says theres no applications and to make sure they are in the root directory. Which led me to digging in a bit more comparing to the article how it should be set up. It seems things aren't in the proper folders but are on the sd card. So i think i have a few things to sort out if not potentially re do to be on the safe side. Thanks for the help, definitely filled in some blanks. I'm wondering if before it was sold to me they moved stuff around so i still got all the games they already downloaded but made it so i couldn't download more, maybe to eliminate the possibility of me or whomever ruining the system on accident

Tuduce2 · Apr 26, 2020

suphaninjap221 said:
I downloaded the zip, what do I do?

-Open the zip, drag and drop the the Luma3dsupdater v2.5 file into the CIA folder on your SD card or simply to the root of your SD card.

-Take out your SD card, inserted into your 3ds, turn on your 3ds, launch FBI.

-Once you're in FBI, click on SD and look for the luma3dsupdater file where you put it(either the root of your SD card or in your CIA folder). Click on the luma3dsupdater and it will prompt you if you want to install the file.

-Click install and delete the file, then you're done. Exit out of FBI and launch Luma3ds and you should now be on the new 2.5 version

PedroT · May 27, 2020

Well i have a question.
I have different accounts on my unlocked 3ds and in my switch (not unlocked) if i get banned on 3ds i can get banned on switch just by having the same internet connected?
Sorry if my english is not perfect my native language is portuguese.

LetzAg0 · Jul 10, 2020

Where do I put things like the cfg file, cia and do I download the source codes and I'm also not too sure abt the 3ds file. Can someone please help? @alexander1970

BaamAlex · Jul 13, 2020

LetzAg0 said:
Where do I put things like the cfg file, cia and do I download the source codes and I'm also not too sure abt the 3ds file. Can someone please help? @alexander1970

You only need the latest .cia file. Install it and you're good to go.

Minecarthus · Dec 23, 2020

help me ! i am stuck in
[top screen]

Loading Luma3DS Updater
[||||||||||_____________________________________]
Checking for an updated updater. . .

[bottom screen]
The configuration file could not be foun
d, skipping. . .
Trying detection of current updater inst
all. . .
Checking for new Luma3DS Updater release
s. . .
Downloading "internet link"
(i can't post him because i am new)

[I have fixed the problem, i updated luma manualy

]

Welshgamer101 · Jan 18, 2021

Hi guys quick question - I not been on my 3DS for several months and see there's an update from my version. I had luma updater 2.2 and I then installed v2.5 and followed a tut by sthetix on YT. But when I run it I get
The configuration file could not be found
d, skipping. . .
could not get location header for 3xx reply
Ret code: ded92

I'm on version 9.0-dd6e071 of luma .. I've tried a few things but going in circles.. Any help or advice most welcome..
Also I just read - that I could just download luma 10 and put the 2 files on the sd card ?? is this right??

BaamAlex · Jan 18, 2021

Welshgamer101 said:
is this right??

Download it and put the boot.firm and boot.3dsx on your sd card yes.

Jayro · Jan 18, 2021

It's a real shame that this updater can never seem to stay working. It's the easiest way to keep Luma updated without needing a phone or PC and fucking around with an SD card.

Welshgamer101 · Jan 18, 2021

BaamAlex said:
Download it and put the boot.firm and boot.3dsx on your sd card yes.

Ok it booted straight to it and givs me 5 options to cross before I start, do I need to cross any of importance? Many thanks fast reply

All OK just had a quick read on wiki , many thanks BaamAlex

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